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Korvi Rakshand | |
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করভি রাখসান্দ | |
 Korvi Rakshand | |
| Born | 19 August 1985 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | Law |
| Alma mater | Scholastica School Mastermind School University of London |
| Known for | Founder of JAAGO Foundation |
| Spouse | Mifrah Zaheer Raksand |
Karvi Rakshand is a Bangladeshi, founder of Jago Foundation. He received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2023 as an emerging leader for special contributions to education.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Korvi was born on August 19, 1985, in Dhaka. His father, Nurul Akhtar, is a businessman, and his mother, Mafrooda Khan, is a school principal. In 1988, Korvi Rakhsand joined the playgroup at Scholastica School, where he began his schooling. He studied there until the seventh standard before transferring to Mastermind School. Korvi completed a diploma in law, followed by a law degree from the University of London. He established the Jaago Foundation in November 2007.[2]
Formation of JAAGO Foundation[edit]
Jago Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Korvi Rakhsand in 2007 to provide quality education to underprivileged children in Bangladesh. The foundation started with just 7 children and a small amount of space, equipped with very basic amenities including a whiteboard and a carpet.[3]
Jago School offers international-quality English-medium instruction in addition to its Bengali-focused curriculum. Art, dancing, theater, debate, sports, music, and photography are among the extracurricular activities offered. Members of the foundation are attempting to instill healthy living and cleanliness values in pupils through initiatives like the "Healthy Living Program" and the "Call for Hygiene Program."[4]
Apart from schooling, the Jago Foundation is actively engaged in social development programs that offer simple access to healthcare and economic empowerment. Vocational training programs offer valuable chances for skill development to local communities, while programs like "Primary Medical Centers" offer free medical examinations and medication to children and their families.[4]
Awards and Recognitions[edit]
- The Mosaic International Award (2010)
- Most Innovative Development Project (2015)[5]
- The UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Award (2016)[6]
- Asia 21 Young Leaders (2015)[7]
- Commonwealth Point of Light (2021)[8][9]
- Sheikh Hasina Youth Volunteer Award (2022)
- Ramon Magsaysay Award; Emergent Leadership category (2023)[10]
Family[edit]
Korvi Rakhsand is married to Mifrah Zaheer Rakhsand who is a lawyer by profession. Mifrah founded Sathi Foundation in August 2020 to empower young women and girls by providing clean, safe and locally produced reusable fabric pads.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "ম্যাগসাইসাই পুরস্কার পেলেন বাংলাদেশের করভি রাখসান্দসহ চারজন". Motiur Rahman. prothomalo. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "'স্কুল জীবন থেকে কাজ করছি'". Imdadul Hoque Milon. kalerkantho. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ Antara, Nawaz Farhin. "Korvi Rakshand: JAAGO will expand into the international arena". www.dhakatribune.com. Kazi Anis Ahmed. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ a b "The Art of Enterprise Face To Face With Korvi Rakshand, Founder, Jaago Foundation". futurestartup.com. Dec 14, 2011.
- ^ rsingh (2023-07-13). "BANGLADESH | Piloting solarized digital schools to guarantee high quality education for children in rural Bangladesh". Global Development Network. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ Sun, Daily (February 2017). "Jaago Foundation receives Unesco prize". daily-sun. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ "Korvi Rakshand Named Asia 21 Young Leader by Asia Society". The Daily Star. 31 July 2015.
- ^ "Korvi Rakshand named 181st Commonwealth Point of Light". The Business Standard. 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Korvi Rakshand gets Commonwealth Points of Light award". The Bangladesh Post. 24 May 2021.
- ^ Tech & Startup Desk (2023-08-31). "JAAGO's Korvi receives Magsaysay award, the 'Nobel Prize of Asia'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ "Promoting eco-friendly menstrual hygiene". thedailystar.net. Mahfuz Anam. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
External links[edit]
Category:1985 births Category:Bangladeshi social workers Category:Ramon Magsaysay Award winners Category:Living people Category:Alumni of the University of London Category:Social reformers